Coding, Printing & Labeling

Digital ink jet printing enhances food safety

Grower/packer implements advanced on-film labeling technology to track and trace fresh produce from field to store to kitchen.

October 24, 2013

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Contract packaging

Pharmatek bottling line set to become operational

Automated line expands contract manufacturer’s packaging services, provides flexibility for small and large-volume clinical projects.

October 22, 2013

Coding/marking

Scanning system reduces changeovers from 26-plus minutes to 70 seconds

Watch this demonstration by Sick, Inc., maker of sensors, bar code scanners and related equipment, to see how its RapCo closed-loop system automates manual changeovers from one size box or carton to another, reducing changeover time from 26 minutes or more to 70 seconds.

October 18, 2013

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Print-and-apply labelers are configurable

Print and apply labeling systems from EPI feature a modular compact design and can be configured to work in most packaging environments. Labeling systems are specifically designed for high-volume, automated print and apply labeling applications demanding reliability and around the clock operation.

October 17, 2013

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Serialization system for pharma

A 6-camera Optel vision system is part of this side-serting and serialization bottle-tracking system from NJM.

October 11, 2013

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Strength and durability are 'core' to new series of labelers

The Core Series labelers from EPI Labels is designed for durability in the most demanding packaging environments and allows for a range of apply and print-and-apply labeling applications. Among the industries served by the Core Series include snack food, bakery, coffee, meat and poultry, pet food, frozen food, and more.

October 11, 2013

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Continuous belt conveyor for label applicator is portable, flexible

Designed to meet customer requirements for flexibility and portability, the Label-Aire Continuous Belt Conveyor (CBC) works in conjunction with a number of label applicator types and features a 3/8-HP motor that can move product at speeds to 125 ft/min. Belt widths range from 4 to 36 in., with conveyor lengths from 2 to 12 ft.

October 8, 2013

Coding, Printing & Labeling

High-speed, high-resolution printer is UDI ready

The InteliJet HD printer from Bell-Mark offers high-speed, high resolution printing (600 dpi) on the fly. It is designed to produce A-B quality bar codes on flexible packaging and is also suitable for the upcoming UDI mandate for medical devices.

October 8, 2013

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Sleeve labeler features speeds of 800/minute

The SSL800 single-head sleeve labeler from Sleeve Seal is designed to deliver high speeds with robust operation, featuring Allen-Bradley controls. Company’s label management program can also provide customers with labels from PVC, PETG and OPS.

October 8, 2013

Coding, Printing & Labeling

New breed of on-demand case printer cuts costs

The Scribe 600 Printer from Script Technology Corp. is a rotary screen printing device that uses labeling software and a thermal imager to create an image in a stencil that is then placed on the cylinder to print corrugated substrates.

October 7, 2013

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Integrated vision sensors with lighting and touch panel interface

Banner Engineering demonstrates how its iVu Integrated Vision Sensors for bar code, date-code presence/absence and other applications can be made more effective by integrating lighting, vision sensing and a user-friendly touch-panel interface.

October 7, 2013

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Tips for buying case-labeling machinery

Case labeling is very different from primary labeling.

October 7, 2013

Coding, Printing & Labeling

All-electric, servo-driven label applicators

Diagraph's all-electric, servo-driven label applicators allow users to apply labels on multiple panels and on multiple package types. According to the company, the all-electric system provides all the performance and throughput features of a pneumatic system, but with up to 50% less energy costs.

October 7, 2013